Diary of Ephraim Shelby Dodd : Member of Company D Terry's Texas Rangers, December 4, 1862--January 1, 1864

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PRESS OF E. L. STECK
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DECEMBER 4, 1862
—JANUARY 1, 1864

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PRESS OF E. L. STECK
AUSTIN 1914

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INTRODUCTORY NOTE

In his history of "Terry's Texas Rangers," Mr. L. B. Giles
narrates the following tragic incident of the East Tennessee
campaign :

"It was during this winter that one of the saddest events
in all our career happened : the hanging of E. S. Dodd by the
enemy. He was a member of Company D. He was of a good
family and well educated. For many years he kept a diary,
setting down at night the happenings of the day. He was taken
prisoner with this diary in his pocket. On that evidence alone
he was condemned and executed as a spy."

In January, 1914, the State Librarian received a letter from
a resident of New York State, informing- him that she had in
her possession a diary found on the body of a Texas Ranger
hung as a spy. Negotiations for its acquisition by the State
Library were opened at once, and terminated successfully. The
only information about the diary this person could give was
thati it "was found by a lieutenant from a N. H. regiment,
who for years was a friend of our family, and some time before
his death (which occurred six years ago) he gave it to me."

E. S. Dodd came to Texas from Kentucky late in 1860 or
early in 1861. After visiting an uncle, James L. L. McCall,
at Waco, he made his home wtih another uncle, Dr. John R.
McCall, at Austin. He was teaching school near Austin, and was
not yet out of his teens, -when he enlisted in Terry's Rangers.

ERNEST WILLIAM WINKLER

TEXAS STATE LIBRARY
November 5, 1914

DIARY OF EPHRAIM SHELBY DODD

Transferred from old Diary.

Thursday, December 4th, 1862 — I went out from M. to Mr. — -,
five miles from town. I went from there to Gen'l Morgan's
Headquarters, leaving the Knox county filly at Mr. - - and
riding Walker's horse. I took supper at Lewis Black's, Morgan's
Headquarters. The Gen'l was in town hut came in just after
supper. I went on to Chenault's camp and staid all night with
John and Van Benton.

Friday, 5th — Snowed all day. I rode to Alexandria and went
out to Mr. Bass', seven miles, got there about night. I found
all well.

Saturday, 6th — t remained quiet to-day. Miss Frances
came over. I staid all night and Sunday, 7th, I started on my
return to camp. Came to Statesville, got pair of boots, $25.
Came out three or four miles and staid all night.

Monday, StJi — I got some cloth and came to town (M.) ;
stopped but a short time. I saw Miss Kate, received a nice
present, a sack to carry tobacco, made of red, white and blue.
I came out to Mr. House's and staid all night.

Tuesday, 9/ft — Came back to camp. Company on picket.
Burke in command at camp. I was put on comm. guard.

Wednesday, 10th — Lieut. Ellis went on a scout, I went with
him. Ten men detail went down on Wilson pike, turned off to
left and staid all night with Mr. Smith, a clever man, nice
family, daughters, etc.

Thursday, llth — Crossed the railroad and went down near
Franklin. Got a guide and went down country through farms,
etc., to near Brentwood, stopped at Miss Mag. McGarrock's.
Came back to Mr. Campbell's, two miles from Franklin, and
staid all night.

Friday, 12th — This morning just at daylight, while in the act
of eating breakfast, the fight commenced in town. We put out
immediately; found the Yanks in possesion of the town when
we got there. Their pickets fired on us. We then crossed the

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creek to go round and get with Smith. Got into Mr. Baugh's
lot and while there came near being surrounded by a hundred
or two Yanks. Came cross country to Hillsboro, got good dinner
and came back to F. by night. Yanks left about 11 o'clock.
Found Smith in possession. Came out two miles and staid all
night.

Saturday.. 13th — Came back to Camp. I went on forage.

Sunday, 14th — Got a good dinner at Mrs. T.

Monday, 15th — I and Jeff Burleson went out and got a good
dinner and my clothes. Came back and found the Company in
Camp. To-night I, Eslinger and Jessy Johnson went out cross
the hills to preaching. Parson Bunting officiated. I went down
with Eslinger and the girls to Mr. Page's, got some good apples,
set till bed time and came to Camp.

Tuesday, 16th — Remained in camp.

Wednesday, llth — Saturday, 20th — During this time had sev
eral false alarms amounting to a run down the pike and back
to Camp. Also regular turns on picket.

Sunday, 21st — Go on the famous detail to M. after guns
which cost me three days' roots. I went to see Miss Kate, spent
about three minutes; had to make flying visits. Called to see
Mr. Lane 's family. Coming back to Camp, stopped to get supper
and did not get to Camp till after night.

Monday 22nd — Put on three days. A false alarm caused us
to go to the front.

Tuesday, 23rd — Went on picket. I was put on at the Widow

Wednesday, 24th — Was transferred to Black's picket at Holt's
and stood to-night.

Thursday, 25th — This morning just after being relieved the
Yanks made a break on us. We were fired on just as we reached
the Com., fought them all day, falling back about four miles
(Christmas Day). Returned to Camp.

Friday, 26th — AVere aroused early this morning with the word
the Yankees are in Nolensville. Went up at double quick and
found them there. Fought them there all day until night,
falling back to our old Camp at Mr. Page's. Staid there to
night. Our loss, one piece of cannon and a few men — McClure
of Company E killed.

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Saturday, 27th — Commenced skirmishing early, falling back
slowly; fought through Triune and beyond Mr. Perkins.
Rained on us all day. After passing Mr. P's, we took up line
of march, came up three miles and turned off for Murfreesboro.
I stopped and spent the night in a kitchen; came on Sunday
28th and overtook the Regiment. We came in five miles of
M. Met the wagons, unloaded them and prepared to cook three
days' rations, but were ordered to saddle up and get out to
meet the Yankees. A false alarm. Staid out until near mid
night. Came back to where we left the wagons but they were
not there.

Monday, 29th — Went out this morning to the end of the
Wilkerson pike. Met the Yankees and skirmished with them
all day, falling back gradually. Their cavalry charged us once
but paid dear for it. A number of prisoners were taken. We
fell back to our infantry this evening.

Tuesday, 30th — Rained to-day; all quiet till evening; fight
then opened between the infantry and continued until dark.

Wednesday, 31st — The great day of battle commenced at day
light and raged heavily all along the line until 3 o'clock. Yanks
drove back four miles. Our Boys took in prisoners by the
hundreds. Captured twelve cannon and during the day about
2000 prisoners, 160 odd beeves, some wagons, etc.

Thursday, 1st January, 1863 — Went to La Vergne and pitched
into their wagon train, captured and burned a good many
wagons, 200 prisoners.

Friday, 2nd — Transferred to the right wing. Saw the fight
this eve. Breckinridge had to fall back. Raining all the time.

Saturday, 3rd — Raining all day ; sent out on a scout last night
beyond Stone River to Mr. Black's. All quiet.

Sunday, 4f/i — This morn before day our Army commenced to
retreat. I left the Regiment on the Plaza in M. and went out
to the end of the Wilkerson pike. Got my clothing and came
across to the Salem pike, found a number of unparoled Yanks
on my way. I met Gen'l Bufor'd but he would not send back
to parole them. I went on to town, went' to see Miss Kate, took
a bite to eat and bid them goodbye. Went up to Mr. Lane's
and from there out to Col. Smith's Regiment and back to Col.
Cox in town. He promised to attend the Yanks. I then started

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for the Command. Came out to Col. Lytle's, stopped, found
Morton of the Battery there. I took supper there but did not
know where I was until the young ladies came down. Miss
Mollie came in glad to see me, was then introduced to Miss
Mollie Turner and Miss Alice Hord, staid till 11 o'clock, time
passed very pleasantly. Came on to Camp.

Monday, 5th — Fell back to Old Fosterville, remained 6th-10th.

Sunday, lltk — Came out on a reconnoitering expedition, past
Col. Lytle's. I stopped on return and saw Misses Mollie and
Alice. Miss Molly T. had returned home. From this time until
the 27th we did nothing but picketing. I piruted a little on
Duck River, spent a night or two with Mr. Stewart, took dinner
twice at Mr. Wilhoit's and thus the time passed. On 27th came
in to Camp and on 29th we were relieved by Wheeler's Brigade
and Avith three days' rations started on a scout down on Cum
berland, passed through S. and out on Eaglesville pike to E.
Camped near the place.

Friday, 30th — Came through Triune and out to Franklin,
got there 4 p. m., went out one and a half miles on Columbia
pike and camped. I and Oly Archer went out to Mr. Bauglrs
and took supper, staid till bed time and returned to Camp.

Saturday, 31st — Details sent out to get all the provisions pos
sible and return by 12 o'clock. I went to town, but did not
get my horse shod, met the command as I went out, coming in.
Went some ten or eleven miles and camped on creek on steep
hillside. Rained all night. I and John Henry slept dry in my
Yankee tent. Most Company got into stable and crib.

Sunday, 1st February — Rained all day, came within four miles
of Charlotte. A very poor country. I and Reuben Slaughter
went out and staid all night with Mrs. Hood. Her husband had
been conscripted. She boiled a ham, baked some pies, filled our
haversacks and started us on our way rejoicing. Came down
to Mr. Ventress.

Monday, 2nd — Froze up arid snowed to-day and night.

Tuesday, 3rd — Started before day for Fort Donelson. Had
to walk to keep from freezing. Got to the F'ort about three hours
by sun. Our Regiment sent on Fort H. road to prevent rein
forcements from coining to D. Reached our position and the

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fight commenced and continued till dark. We cut the telegraph
at all points, fight resulted in capture of about 100 prisoners,
50 negroes and same number of horses, one twelve-pound brass
rifled cannon. Gun Boats came up after dark and commenced
shelling and we had to get. Came back to the Forge, two and a
half miles, and camped.

Wednesday, ^th — Came back to Ventress's on Creek. Snowed
to-night — awful time.

Thursday, 5th — Boys had grand snowball. Gave Col. Harrison
a taste. Came up Columbia road, twenty miles, to little village
of Wharton, took up quarters. We went up creek three miles
and back close to Headquarters and camped in road, making
fires of the fence. I got fodder and we spread it on the snow
and blankets on fodder; slept comfortably.

Friday, 6th — Came to Vernon and camped. I went out and
got some fodder and made beds, but did not get to enjoy it long.
Bout 1 o'clock started and came to Duck River, built fires of
the fence on river bank. Our squadron sent on scout eight
miles, got back just after day. Found them swimming the
horses and taking the rigging over in a boat flat. We were
then sent on picket. A ford was found and the Brigade crossed
over. Camped one mile from the river. Crossed near Center-
ville.

Saturday, 7th — Sunday, 8th — Came up to Columbia pike,
ten miles from town. Once more in pretty country. Camped
in woodland blue grass pasture.

Monday, 9th — Moved up in five miles of Town.

Tuesday,. 10th — Remained in Camp.

Wednesday, llth — Sent to Headquarters to draw ammunition
as A. 0. S. Gen'l Wharton had a ball to-night.

Thursday, 12th — Came up to within seven miles of Lewisburg.

Friday, 13th — Came up to L. I went with Aaron Burleson
to the fortune teller's; had our future destiny read to us; then
to Mr. Lane's and listened to Miss Jennie paw ivory awhile.
Miss Mattie Long present.

Saturday, l^th — Remained quiet today. I and Nix went to
see Miss Jennie Lane. Miss Mattie still there.

Sunday, 15th — Moved camp out seven miles on Franklin pike

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near Berlin. I went out to Mr. Sewell's and got dinner; piruted
around and came back to Camp with two dozen eggs.

Monday, 16th — I went out piruting again to-day. Wagons
got in to-day. I was put on Camp Guard; roots for being out.
Soon after dark a detail was called for to go to Lewisburg ; 'twas
raining; I was detailed. Doak in command. Got there about
11 o'clock, could find nobody, went into Court House and slept
in the Bar.

Tuesday.. Ylth — Received twenty-four boxes, saddles, bridles,
halters, etc. Sent to Camp. Got a detail and put them all in
a house and locked them up. We took charge of the Clerk's
Office to sleep in, tied our horses in Court Yard and got our
forage from the farmers around. Secured boarding at Maj.
Holden's, a clever gentleman and nice family; has one grown
daughter, Miss Emma, a nice young lady. Remained here Wed
nesday, 18th — Monday, 23rd. During this time had nothing
to do but write letters, visit MY GIRL THAT PAWS IVORY,
and make acquaintances. Among them Miss Lou Hill I prize
highest. We had prayer meeting and church. I purchased four
books and left them with Miss Emma: Mormon's at Home, Pil
grim's Progress, Bayard Taylor's Travels and Bible Union Dic
tionary.

Tuesday, 24:th — Just before leaving a couple of young lady
equestrians passed out of town from Mr. Fisher's. I jumped
on H. Emnoff's horse and overtook them, rode out a mile with
them and turned off pike. If I should ever get back to L. I
intend seeking them and make their acquaintance. After dinner
we bid our kind friends adieu and put out, overtook the Com
mand about eleven miles from Shelbyville.

Wednesday, 25th — Came through Shelbyville to-day. Com
menced raining on us just as we got to town and continued.
Came out on road to Beech Grove, ten miles, as wet as water.
I and Albright went cross Wartrace Creek and staid all night
with Mr. Fork — a nervy layout.

Thursday, 26th — Still raining. Went over to Mr. Hancock's,
intending to cross Wartrace at a bridge above but gave it out
as it was pouring down rain. Found Charley Pellam there
at Mr. H's.

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Friday, 27th — All start this morning for Camp, find the
wagons close to Fairfield, the Regiment three miles further on.
I was sent after corn over the highest mountain in the country
as soon as I got in.

Saturday, 28th — Moved Camp out near Beech Grove. I and
Polk Kyle sent on forage, bought a stack of hay. Staid all night
with Mr. Carlisle.

Sunday, 1st March — Get his wagon and hauled one load to
Camp. Camp moved three miles further up the pike. I went
up Creek and got Mr. Jonichin-to start with his wagon. Went
on top the mountain to get two more wagons and as I came back
the Yanks ran our pickets in. I came near being caught by them.
Came back down Creek and told J. He turned back. I and
Polk then went on to Camp. After going to bed, all waked up
and fell back to the other Camp.

Monday, 2nd— I and Polk go out again. Get Mr. Ashley's
wagon and Mr. Carlisle's; send in two loads. Camp moved up
pike again. Go into Camp.

Tuesday, 3rd — Company went on scout. Unshod horses did
not go, so I staid.

Wednesday, 4:th — Company on picket. All gamblers and pi-
rutes put on roots. I came under the latter head.

Thursday.. 5th — Still on picket.

Friday, 6th — Relieved by K. and F. Raining all day and
night. Sent on bread detail with Big Ugly, got back after night,
raining.

Saturday, 1th — I went out to Widow Ewell's to get some
bread. Regiment relieved and went into Camp. I got there
after night.

Sunday, 8th — Went on forage ; got back in time for preaching.

Monday, 9th — Remained in Camp to-night. Rained.

Tuesday, 10th — Could not get forage.

Wednesday, llth — Went after forage. I and Reuben Slaugh
ter went together, did not find the Squadron, piruted around
and came back to Camp after night.

Thursday.. 12th — Came (Regiment) down through Shelby ville
to near Dolittle. I stopped at Lee Stewart's and got dinner.
Came on to Camp.

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Friday, 13th — Went on bread detail, saw Mrs. Billington at
Widow Clardy's, her mother; took dinner with them. Met Miss
Ore and Miss Patton.

Saturday, 14th — Squadron went on scout. I went to shop
and on bread detail.

Sunday, 15th — Remain in Camp.

Monday, 16th — Last night had a meeting of the Lodge ; passed
two and raised one; made the acquaintance of Dr. Moore and
lady, also Miss Stern, a niece of the Doctor's.

Monday, 16th — Another meeting; one passed and two raised.

Tuesday, llth — I listened to some delightful music this morn
ing by Miss Stern, particularly the Texas Rangers, dedicated
to Mrs. Gen'l Wharton. I started back to Camp but met the
Regiment going out on picket. I fell in and went out and had
to come back or go back and get my blankets. Came out half
a mile from D. and camped.

Wednesday, 18th — Remained in Camp all day. I am very
unwell.

Thursday, 19th — Came on picket this morning.

Friday, 20th — Our Squadron sent on post this morning. I
joined Tom Taylor's mess; Jessy also. I and Tom went out to
Mr. Elmore's and got some bacon and milk. I stood to-night.

Saturday, 21st — Brigade went out on scout. Our Company
supported battery, drove the Yanks back to their main camp
and returned.

Sunday, 22nd — Parson Bunting preached for us to-day. Noth
ing occured to change monotony of camp. Sick, and time drags
slowly with me.

Monday, 23rd — A false alarm to-night, and rain.

Tuesday, 24th — In Camp — quiet.

Wednesday, 25th — Roll call five times a day, arms and horses
inspected in the morning and dress parade in the evening is
the order of the day.

Thursday, 26th — Drill two hours and dress parade. A docu
ment from Gov. Lubbock of Texas read, giving an account of
presentation of -flags of 4th and 5th Texas Infantry of Virginia
to the State. Also one or two captured by our Regiment.

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Friday, 27-th — Monday, 30th — Nothing of importance occurred.

Tuesday, 31st — Went on a scout out to Eaglesville. Met a
Yankee scout just this side of E. We charged them and run
them one and a half miles, capturing six and wounding several.

Wednesday, 1st day of April — Yanks brought up three or four
thousand to E. and shelled our Boys for some time.

Thursday, 2nd — Went out beyond Maj. Winn's, brought his
family and negroes out, skirmished with the Yankees for some
time, nothing serious.

Friday, 3rd — I went out piruting this evening, came back to
Camp and went in to Dr. Moore's, sit till bed time. Miss Nannie
made some music for me ; the evening passed pleasantly.

Saturday, 4#/i — The Grand race between Wharton and Har
rison came off this morning. All the Regiment that wished to
went out. I remained in Camp. I and Reuben S. went over and
got dinner at Mrs. Blanton's. Came back and the Regiment was
getting ready to leave. I and Lonnie Logan came on to town
and stopped at Dr. Moore's. Miss Nannie made some music for
us. We bade them goodbye and overtook the Regiment, After
we got to Camp, I took John Rector's horse and went up to Mr.
Stewart 's ; found Dan at home. I took supper and staid all
night ; got some provisions fixed up and left before day. Came
down to Camp and started soon after up country.

Sunday, 5th — I came by Dan's and got my clothing, overtook
the command at town. Came up to Fairfield, crossed Bell
Buckle Creek, went three or four miles and camped.

Monday,. 6th — Came up near Jacksboro and camped.

Tuesday, 7th — Marched on way to Liberty far enough to con
sume the day when we turned back in getting to Camp ; had
to go down and up a pretty steep mountain. The Yankees had
possession of Liberty; drove Morgan's men out. We came back
to Ballou's (Blues) and camped. Nothing for our horses to
eat or ourselves.

Wednesday, Sth — We came down to the forks of the pike two
miles from Liberty. I and Reuben Stroud stopped and got
supper and our horses fed. Found four companies on picket,
ours among the number.

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Thursday.. 9th — I, Tom Taylor and Stroud came on to Alexan
dria and shod our horses. The Regiment passed on and left us.
We came on and got our dinner at Mr. Neal's living near Mrs.
Grandstaff's and came on to Camp at Spring Creek.

Friday, 10th — I was very sick last night and hardly able to
ride this morning. Command left before day, got to Lebanon
at daylight. Dr. Hill could not get the medicine for me but
gave me a pass to return to the wagons. Near McMinnville I
came out to Mr. Bass's and staid all night.

Saturday, llth — I felt better this morning but very weak.
Francis came over this morning or evening. George Tracy was
over in the morning, I believe.

Sunday, 12th — Rained last night. Very pleasant this morn
ing. I remained quiet to-day. Three or four soldiers came by;
found our Brigade had come back about Spring Creek.

Monday, 13th — My mule taken scratches or something else
badly, cannot ride her. Pretty day to-day. Aunt Nancy came
over this evening.

Tuesday, 14th — Rained last night again and cleared off this
morning. I remained quiet to-day. Rained again to-night.

Wednesday, 15th — 'Twas misty and damp this morning. I
fixed up and went up to Mrs. Tarpley's, bidding the folks good
bye at Mr. Bass's. I found the way pretty easy. Killed a
squirrel and took dinner with them. Staid an hour or two and
started ; came on through Commerce and out two miles to Mr.
Davis and staid all night. The mist finally turned to rain.

Thursday, 16th — Cleared off this morning. I remain with
Mr. Davis to-day; very pleasant day.

Friday, llth — Lieut. Davis and Emmet Trammel came by
to-day and took dinner. Learned all about the Regiment from
them. Camped at A. To-day was a beautiful day. I did not
feel so well as I have for a: few days before. Fine time for
farmers to work.

Saturday, 18th — Hermosa maiiana. Nothing unusual occurred
this morning. I passed most of my time reading; still gaining
in strength.

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Sunday, \9tk — Rained last night ; beautiful spring morning
this. Rained again all morning till 12 o'clock and cleared off.

Monday, 20th — I leave Mr. Davis this morning for Camp.
Go out by Rainey's. I got my cartridge mended and came up
to Mrs. Grandstaff's and got my dinner. Came on to A.; met
the Regiment just at Camp, on their way to Lebanon. Our
Squadron on picket. Sent after them. As soon as they came
Regiment started. Got to Lebanon about 11 o'clock. 'Twas
two before the last of the column passed. A train of wagons was
along after the Com 's. We stopped on street and the train passed
on. We picketed all the roads and remained. I slept on street, my
head resting on curbstone for a pillow, but one blanket and got
very cold before day. At daylight I went down and washed
my mule off and warmed in blacksmith shop. Started back and
Ferrill being drunk, had me arrested. Kyle had me lay off my
arms, but soon after Regiment all went to water and I was re
leased. I eat breakfast and went over to Mr. Davis. Cousin
Mec and Miss Fannie were at home. Mr. Davis down in town.

Tuesday, 21st — I remained in town some two hours. Went
over to Camp, moved my mule to where 'twould be safe in case
of a move and went down to Mrs. Jordon Stokes. I had a good
long conversation with her. Got a paper from her and just as
I was leaving Kyle came in. I loaned him the paper and went
over to Cousin Mec's to take dinner. Hank Sullivan came in
after dinner. Fox Trammel and Jim Davis came for dinner.
The Miss Thompsons, sisters, came in. I went into the parlor
with Hank and was introduced to them. We then had some
music. An hour or two passed rapidly. We took leave. I
promised to call again in the evening. I went over to Mrs.
Stokes and after making addition left a letter which she kindly
promised to send to Nashville and mail for my Father. I got
some more papers. She and Mrs. Muirhead, her mother, tried
to make a proselyte of me to Lincolnism or Unionism, as they
would term it. Commenced raining. We left soon after I got
back ; came out near Cherry Valley and camped. I was on picket ;
the Reserve in a barn ; the Videttes in a blacksmith shop ; a good
time of it.

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Wednesday, 22nd — Rain ceased ; bright and clear this morn
ing. We came on to Alexandria. I spent the evening working
with\ my mule's feet. After supper I went over to Lodge to
assist in conferring some side degrees. I took 1001 ; staid till
11 o'clock. Came back and went to bed. In a few minutes
ordered to saddle up. Yanks coming down on us like thousand
of brick from Liberty, Snow Hill and all around. We marched
all night. I and Jack and Bill Kyle got together. Couldn't keep
up with Regiment. Stopped at daylight, got breakfast, fed
horses and traveled on. Crossed river — nearly swimming. Came
out three miles and camped.

Thursday, 23rd — Friday, 24th — Remain in camp this morn
ing, all day nothing of interest.

Saturday, 25th — Start at 3 o'clock for the wagons at Yankee-
town. All horses unfit for duty sent there under Lieut. Gibson
of llth Texas. Regiment went to Rock Island. AA7e came in
fifteen miles of Sparta and camped. Men and lame horses
straggled all along the road for miles. I and McFarlan bunked
together.

Sunday, 26th — Came on by Mr. England's; stopped on
Mountain at Airs. Lowe's and got some bread baked and duck
cooked ; took dinner and came on to Camp. Found the wagons
camped near Yankeetown.

Monday, 27th — Remained in Camp all morning; then started
as John Rector had come in to see Cousin Jim Hawkins ; found
he had moved camp. I went up to Mr. Johnston's and took
dinner; saw Mr. Denton of Mike Salter's Company there. Sent
note up to Jimmy by one going up.

Tuesday, 28th — James Hawkins came up to-day to see me;
staid all day with me. After he left, I and Frank McGhdre went
out to Mr. Bradley 's and got supper. I got some bread. We
then went and got twenty bundles fodder apiece and came back
to Camp.

Wednesday.. 29th — Remained in Camp to-day; horses in
spected. John R. left me to go to the command. Albright
bunked with me to-night. I went up with him to Mr. Williams
and got supper.

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Thursday, 30th — Came up, I and Albright, to Brown's Mill.
Regimental wagons ordered to Sparta. Regiment on detached
duty; spent night with Cousin James Hawkins.

Friday, 1st day of May — Spent this day with Jimmy.

Saturday, 2nd — Went to Granville. I rode Jimmy's gray
horse and left my mule with his boy. Staid all night with Capt.
Trousdale; had to paddle over the river in a canoe and swim
our horses.

Sunday, 3rd — I went on by Duke's and to Squire Bennett's
on Buffalo Creek. Took dinner and remained till near night.
Then crossed the pike at Hogg's Store and up to Billy West's
and spent the night.

Monday, ±th — Came on to Abel Smith's and to Widow Bal-
lou's and took dinner. From there to Womac Parker's on Dixon
Creek, and staid all night.

Tuesday, 5th — Came to Gif ford's blacksmith shop. Albright
had swapped horses, had two shoes put on, got dinner and
came on to Joe Carter's. A. had two more shoes put on. went on
to Griggs and got supper. A. and Maze of Petticord's Company
came on. We came four miles to Joe Sullivan's; left A. there.
I and Maze went over to Jordan Carr's. Yanks all through here
yesterday.

Wednesday, 6th — Left Carr's and came up to John Mitchell's.
Came out to Stinson 's on to Giles Harris. From there to Scotts-
ville and Gallatin. Crossed at Coatstown, went on to John
Rippy's, got supper and fed horses. Went on in rain to the
Webb's, Maze's uncle, found the Yanks so close by that we
turned and went back to the hills.

Thursday, 1th — While at John's, Green Crews and John West
came in. I went with them over to Mrs. Dinah Huffey. A. soon
came, said Yanks were about. I staid all night. He went to
John West's. Miss Polly is a fast one.

Friday, 8th — I went to John Mitchell's to meet A.; was not
there. I went on to John West ; saw Miss Jane Wiley ; came
back to D's; found A. there. I came back to John West, and
on to Dots Belt's;. staid all night; on to Green Crews this morn
ing.

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Saturday, 9th — Start this evening, six of us, to Allen County,
Ky. Went up in eight miles of Scottsville; stay all night or
day in woods. To-night go by Ayres, Will Span's and old man
Span's. At the latter place we got into hot water. Bush
whackers attacked us, killed my horse, stampeded all. I got
separated from the rest, went one mile, got two horses, came
on through to New Row Monday, llth, and on across to Coats-
town. Find Will at Mrs. Huffey's, shot. Miss Sallie Key there
on visit. I stay all night.

Tuesday, 12th — I and Will Rogers went over to Green's and
Bass's; met by John M. Green getting in. Met Al
bright, went back to D's and stay all night. S. K. there.

Wednesday. 13th — I met some of Morgan's men; Harper with
them. I joined them and went cross railroad at MitchellviHe
over to Wickwire's, eight miles from railroad. Stopped at Mr.
Simpson's and got breakfast. Miss Sue Offutt, Miss Jimmy
Wickwire there. After breakfast went to the woods and staid
all day.

Thursday, 14th — This evening we all went in and got supper
then down to Mr. Wickwire's and got supper and the supper
is a mistake ; danced until 12 o 'clock. I and Miss Jimmy danced
two sets. I enjoyed it finely, then bid them adieu and came out
to Pete Laurence's by daylight. Birch swapped horses on the
way. Pete's sister brought us provisions.

Friday, 15th — To-night stopped to see two Lincolnites; got
six shooter from one, single barrel from the other; stopped
at Squire Henry's; got some cherry bounce; played off Yankee
on him; got all the .information we wanted and went on to
Wickwire's; fed at Mr. Simpson's; girls got up, chatted them
awhile. I, Harper and Gibson then left the crowd, crossed the
railroad and bought two horses and came on to Bracken's and
got breakfast. From there to Ashlock's and got dinner. Came
cross the pike and I left them, went by Bass's and on to Crews
and staid all night.

Saturday, 16th — Sunday, llth — Came to Mrs. Huffey's, found
Albright.

Monday, ISth — Tuesday, 19th — Yesterday went to Tompson's
Shop ; not at home. This morning to Hughes ; gone to Gallatin.

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Came by Jordan Carr's, got dinner and on to Moss's. Found
Jim Berryman there. Harper came soon. Went down to Sulli
van's, fed and I left. Went on to John Stewart's, staid all night.

Wednesday, 20th — Down to Hughes, got my horse shod, came
back, and nine of us started. Came up near Epperson Springs,
found the Yanks were there and at Scottsville too strong for us.
Got supper at Stinson's, a regular tory. Lamb swapped horses
with him. Then started for New Row. Came across to Bracken's,
got breakfast, three of the boys had left us.

Thursday, 21st — We came this evening out to where the others
\Mere ; Yanks in New Row ; so we could not go there. Came to
Widow Hodge 's. Five of boys went on ; two slept in bushes ;
I and Jim Berryman slept in house.

Friday,. 22nd — Came cross the pike to Meadows, fed our horses.
I, Jim and Lamb started back to Kentucky. We came cross pike
to Mr. Hodges and got supper, then cross railroad and out
through Mitchellville to Norris ten miles from railroad ; staid all
day and to-night.

Saturday, 23rd — Went down to Finche's and got a horse. Mr.
Finch came out with us some distance. Came back to Norris;
staid all night ; nothing to eat.

Sunday,. 24:th — To-night went down near Redman's; run into
Yankee pickets, and started back. Came cross railroad and out
to Sherwin's, got breakfast and on to Boss Meadows. From
there to Hughe's Shop; got two shoes and nails made. Went
down to Essick's and got supper and on top Mountain and staid
all night.

Monday, 25th — Tuesday, 26th — This - - got my mare shod,
went on, found A. at Henry Mitchell's came back to Hardy
Silver's, found the boys and started back to the railroad to get
some boots. Took supper with Mr. Hodge and on to Rodimore 's ;
had not the boots; then came back cross pike. I went with
Berryman to shop ; Hughes not there. I left him, came on to
Jack Stewart's. I, Albright and Lamb started back for Gran-
ville this evening; came on to Griggs, got supper. From there
to Staffords and staid all night.

Wednesday, 27th — Met Thompson's and Staley's men.

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Thursday, 28th — Came to Montgomery's. Lamb left us. We
came on to Widow Ballon 's. Yanks close at hand. We staid
in bushes to-night.

Friday, 29th — AVent to Dixon Springs to-day to get a Yankee
saddle; had to wait until the two Regiments of Yankee cavalry
and train passed out. We then went in, I and Ward. I went
up to Mr. Alexander's; Miss Mollie knew me, Miss Nannie did
not. I took supper and staid till 10 or 11 o'clock and left. Came
back to Mrs. Ballon 's.

Saturday, 30th — Came to Mr. Beasley's and staid all night.

Sunday, 31st — Met up with Parker as Lieut. Brown. I got
a horse for Mason Rector. Came on to Granville, found Company
D there, and that we were published as deserters. Came out
near Cookville to-night.

Monday, 1st day of June — Came to Mrs. Brown's, took break
fast, got our clothing and came on to Camp. Camp moved this
evening. Proceedings stopped until Kyle comes up. Our
names sent with others to be published in Houston Telegraph.
Came out to-night to pasture and turned in.

Tuesday, 2nd — Came in to Camp, find that my name has been
sent on with others to be published as a deserter.

Wednesday.. 3rd — Ordered to remain in Camp.

Thursday, 4th — Wm. Hamb.y got in from Austin, Texas ; staid
all night with me. We went out to a private house and spent
the night.

Friday, oth — William left me this morning. To-night I and
Reuben went out to Mr. Mills and staid.

Saturday, 6th — Lieut. Black took all men able for duty and
started to Sligo this morning. To-night the Company got in
from G.

Sunday, 7th — Started for left wing, went to Sparta, halted
there hour or two ; came on to Cany Fork and camped.

Monday, 8th — Came to McMinnville this morn. Ordered
Regiment to Hoover's Gap to picket; wagons to Manchester. I
went to the wagons to get a saddle, stopped with Dave Nunn,
staid all Tuesday, 9th. Came to camp, rigged my tree and

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Wednesday, 10th, came to the command, camped near Beech
Grove on pike.

Thursday, llth — Came on picket.

Friday, 12th — On picket duty; camped at our old stand.

Saturday, 13th — Company go on picket.

Sunday1,, llth — I and Capt. Hill go out after provisions, stop
at Mr. Mankinds, Prayters, Jacob's, Mankin's and return.

Monday, 15th — I took dinner to-day with Mr. Guess. Relieved
this evening. Five of us went on scout ; got supper at Mr. Man-
kin 's. I left my valise at Mr. Guess's. I forgot to note leaving
undershirt and pair of drawers at Mr. Brown's on Falling
Water.

Tuesday, 16th — Regiment relieved and came into camp.

Wednesday, llth — Drill morning and evening inspection.
Received two letters, one from Cousin Jennie, one from Tom
Maxwell.

Thursday, ISth — Review of Brigade by Gen'l Ilardee.

Friday,. 19th — Regiment came to Fairfield and from there to
Bell Buckle and camped. I went out to Mr. Suggs and got some
bread baked and returned.

Saturday, 20th — Remained in camp to-day. Three of the Ar
kansas Post boys came up from WTartrace and among the num
ber was Doc. Norwood. Staid with us to-night.

Sunday, 21st — Came over to Old Fosterville to picket.

Monday, 22nd — All quiet.

Tuesday, 23rd — Wednesday, 21th — Company on picket. I
came back to attend a court martial; staid all night in Camp.

Thursday, 25th — Rained all day. Yanks made a general at
tack on our pickets. I went out to the Company about 11 a. m. ;
fell back to Ransom's; went over to Bell Buckle; traveled all
night. Came on to Fairfield; staid a short time and came on
back to Ransom's and camped.

Friday, 26th— Saturday, 27th— Came to Bell Buckle this
morning and from there to Wartrace, our infantry falling back
to Tullahoma. Went a short distance beyond Wartrace ; llth
Texas and 4th Georgia skirmished with them a little; a few
wounded. We came to Duck River and camped.

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Sunday,. 28th — Came on to-day to Tullahoma ; continues to rain
night and day. I saw James Maxwell, Billy Dunson, Julius Len-
sing and Doc. Norwood.

Monday, 29th — I was detailed to go to the shop ; came on to
town, found Stroud and came out five miles to shop. Still
raining. We spend the night at the shop.

Tuesday, 30th — Our work finished and we return to Camp at
Tullahoma. Regiment came in soon after. I got a letter from
Miss S. A. Jourdan. I went over to the Texas Brigade, saw
Doc. Norwood, George Holman, George Jourdan, Prank Wilkes
and Billy Dunson. Came back and our Regiment moved out
on the right and camped. I went on a scout with Black to Hills-
boro; went within one mile and came back; no Yanks there.
Traveled all day or I should have said all night. Got back and
found the Army on the retreat.

Wednesday,. July 1st — Army in full retreat. Came on to
Alisony bout 11 o'clock. While on the move from that point
my mare fell and broke her left foreleg just below the knee.
John Henry was left with me. We came on short distance and
went to sleep. I left my mare where the accident happened.

Thursday, July 2nd — Came on to Deckerd this morning.
From there took wrong road and came up Cumberland Mountain
to the University with Hardee's Corps. Found there that we
had taken the wrong road. John went down to the house to get
some information and I lost him. I came down to the railroad
and staid all night. Folk's Corps crossing all night.

Friday, 3rd — I waited until our wagons came up and put my
luggage on them and rolled on. Came to foot of Mountain to
night.

Saturday, ±th — Came down to Battle Creek from head of
Sweden's Cove; portion of Folk's Corps crossed pontoon at
mouth of Battle Creek and cross the river. We came on to
Bridgeport. Crossed this evening. Met Bob Ship here.

Sunday, 5th — Came up to the foot of the mountains and
camped.

Monday, 6th — Start cross the mountains. Came up, I and
Paul Watkins, to Nicka Jack, staid all night with Mrs. Porter.

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Tuesday.. 7th — Came cross the mountain through Hamburg,
got dinner there at Mrs. Reeves and came on to Camp within
one and a half miles of Trenton.

Wednesday, 8th — Remain in camp.

Thursday, 9th — Saturday, llth — All quiet. Put on one
month 's roots for the Kentucky trip ; read at dress parade yes
terday evening; commenced this morning.

Sunday, 12t1i — Start this morning for Rome, Ga. Came on
top Lookout Mountain; rained to-night.

Monday, 13th — Came on through Lafayette and six miles
beyond. I and Bob Ship, Tom Peterson and Jim McGuire
stayed all night about one mile from Camp. Rained very
hard for a while. Music to-night.

Tuesday, 14th — Came to within fifteen miles of Rome, passed
through Chanyville.

Wednesday.. 15th — Came to Rome ; pretty place for the Coun
try. Camped t\vo miles from town and spent all day in town.

Thursday, 16th — Remain in camp all day.

Friday, llth — All quiet in Camp. Brigade officers had a ball
in town last night.

Saturday, 18th — Moved camp down on Silver Creek four miles
from to\vn.

Sunday, 19th — Friday, 24£/*— Usual routine of camp duty. A
protracted meeting going on, conducted by Parson Bunting and
others, commenced Sunday. I am on duty every other day
Weather warm and dry.

Saturday, 25th, to 1st day of August — All quiet ; usual routine
of camp duty. Two days since, while out on forage, I saw Miss
Anna Ransom at Mrs. Garrett's — a great pleasure to meet
with them.

3rd, 4th, Wednesday, 5th — The barbecue and presentation of
the horse to Gen 1 Wharton came off to-day. Jno. Rector made the
presentation speech. Gen'l W. replied. Harrison made a few
remarks ; dinner was then announced. After dinner Billy
Sayers and Adams of Company C made speeches. Everything
passed off finely ; quite an array of beauty present. The Misses
R. and G. present. I paid my respects to them.

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Thursday, 6th, to Friday, 14th — Nothing but roll call, in
spection, dress parades and drill. We are living high on peach
pie. I have made a few acquaintances, but don't find the hospi
tality that we did in Tennessee. I was over at Mr. Bryant's
to-day. Can't say that I enjoyed it very highly.

I pass from 14th to 20th. Nothing stirring. Oh ! yes, the
wedding — Charley Littlefield to Miss Mollie Maddry, by the
Rev. Mr. or Lieut. Simpson of Company B alias Sim Bruce of
'Company E. My time passes very pleasantly.

25th — Went to town to-day. Passed the day pleasantly; took
dinner with - - Rome. Saw Cousin Mollie ; came out to Mr.
Mobley's; took supper. Met with Col. Cox, Mr. Barrick of
Glasgow, Ky., and Mr. Johnson and Lady of Nashville. Miss
Mobley was very sociable. I sit till bedtime. Time passed
pleasantly. Now, that we are acquainted, have become attached
to the folks, we have to leave ; always the case. I made the
acquaintance of Miss Maggie Ezzell, Miss Mattie Sommers, Miss
Fannie Summers and Miss Mollie Robert and enjoyed myself
with them finely.

Friday,. 28th — We bid our friends adieu and came out eight
miles above Rome. I got my hunting shirt as I passed through
town, cost me sixty-eight dollars.

Saturday — Remained in camp.

Sunday, SQtli — Monday, 31st — Moved four miles this evening.
I and Jim McGuire went out and spent the night with Mr.
Abaderson.

Tuesday, 1st — Came on to-day to Mrs. Partain's where we
stopped as we went down ; found Mr. Sewell there still mending
clocks; the girls looking charming. Staid all night. Music and
mirth.

Wednesday, 2nd September — Came on to Lafayette, camp one
mile from town. Had a meeting of the Lodge this evening;
I attended.

Thursday, 3rd — Remained here to-day ; met again this evening
at the Lodge in town.

Friday, 4th — Started for Alpine; came out twelve miles and
camped.

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Saturday.. 5th — Reached Alpine, left one wagon to the Regi
ment, and with the rest the dismounted men started for Rome.
Came eight miles and camped.

Sunday, 6th — A number of us started at two o'clock this morn
ing and came on twelve milas and got breakfast. I and Oly
Archer turned off at Coosyville and came by Miss Ransom's.
Miss Anna and Miss Fannie were there, also Mr. and Mrs. Settle
of Murfreesboro. We spent the day with them and came to
camp in the evening.

Monday, 7th — Camped at Col. Shorter 's; one brigade of in
fantry near us.

Tuesday, 8th — All quiet. I went off over to John's last night,
but big Cousin was not there.

Wednesday, 9th — Quiet to-day.

Thursday, 10th — I went over to Whitehead's to get some raw
hide to cover my saddle. I stopped at Mr. Mobley's and took
dinner, chatted Miss Metta a while and went over to the Mill
and on to the tan yard and back to the Mill ; found Dr. Neely
there. I staid till bout 10 o'clock and came back to Camp.
Time passed pleasantly, "on Angels' wings," while with Miss
Mag.

Friday, llth — Remained in camp.

Saturday, 12th — I played off on an old Georgian as Captain
or with Captain's uniform, got a buggy that a private could
not have reached with a twenty foot pole. I and Oly Archer
rode out in it to Mr. Ransom's. Took Mr. Jackson along with
us. We took supper and sit till bedtime. Time passed delight
fully. Pleasant drive back to camp.

Sunday.. 13th — Moved eight miles from Rome out on the
Kingston road to where the 4th Tennessee camped near a mill
on the river.

Monday, 14-th — Remained in camp all day.

Tuesday, 15th — Sunday, 20th — During this time I made the
acquaintance of Miss Mary Reece, Miss Mary Davis and Miss
Eugenie Holt. I spent all my leisure time visiting them. Very
nice ladies indeed.

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Monday, 2lst — I and Mr. Nolin went up to the Tanyard this
evening and took supper and sit till 10 o'clock. Miss E. was
looking very nice indeed.

Tuesday — Reading My stories of Court of London.

Wednesday, 23rd — Reading Tempest and Sunshine. Went up
to see Miss E. to-night. I spent a few hours at Mr. Davis;
Miss Mollie and Cousin looking charming.

Thursday, 24th — Start this morning for Tunnel Hill. Came
by T., left G. T. McGehee, got my boots $75. Bid Miss E. good
bye and in company with Capt. Hill and Wm. Nicholson came
on eight miles and staid all night at Mr. Brownlee's.

Friday., 25th — Passed through Calhoun this morning, twenty-
one miles to Dalton. Came on through D. to Tunnel Hill,
seven miles from D.

Saturday, 26th — Came on to Ringgold and six miles beyond
to Chickamauga. When we got in three miles of R. we struck
the main Yankee line of invasion; from there on the country
is destroyed — fencing burned, everything eat up and destroyed.

Sunday, 27th — We start up the railroad this morning but turn
back and camp on Chickamauga. Here we remain.

Monday 28th — October 1st, Thursday — Rain last night and
still continuing; truly refreshing. First we've had for an age.
All quiet in front. Well, I've missed being in one battle,
that of Chickamauga.

October 2nd — Continued to rain all day.

3rd, Saturday — Moved camp this morning to Cherokee Springs
one and one-half miles from Ringgold. Cousin Jimmy Hiawkins
met me and went to camp with me.

Sunday, 4th — I, Jim McGuire and Jimmy went out beyond
Catoosa Springs and staid all night. A mistake. Saturday
Eve.

•Sunday, 4th — Took breakfast at Mr. Maston's this morning.
Came by the Springs and stopped to see Miss Kate Shamblin.
On to camp..

Monday, 5th — Remained in Camp.

Tuesday, 6th — I and Jimmy went out to the Springs; spent
the night at Widow Conner's.

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Wednesday, 7th — Piruted around generally. I left Jimmy at
Mr. Smith's and went over to see Miss Kate.

Thursday, 8th — I came into Camp this morning, was appointed
Adjutant of the Preps! Preps!

Friday.. 9th — Jimmy came in this morning but did not stay
long; was to be back in the evening.

Saturday, 10th — Jimmy did not come.

Sunday, llth — I went out to see Miss Kate this morning, but
heard nothing of Jim. Went by Mr. .Shamblin's. Miss Eva and
Miss Nannie were at home ; two of the prettiest girls I 've seen in
Georgia. I went over to Mr. Smith's and heard of Jimmy; had
gone on to Camp. I went back to Camp and found him there.

Monday, 12tJi, — I Avent out this evening and staid all night
with Mr. Cannon, at Mr. Smith's.

Tuesday, 13th — I started by daylight this morning and came
to Camp. Raining.

Wednesday, l^ih — Thursday, 15 th — Nothing but rain, night
and day.

Friday, 16th — Sunday, 18th — I went out to Catoosa Springs
and to Mr. Shamblin's and back to Camp.

Monday, 19th — Wednesday, 21st.

Thursday, 22nd — This morning we start for Kingston. I came
on in advance of the train to Tunnel Hill, saw all the boys and
called around to see Miss Kate and Miss Nannie. They had
moved down a few days ago. We came on four miles below
Dalton and staid all night, I and Paul, Jim.

Friday, 23rd — Came on through to Calhoun and six miles
below and staid all night. Raining all day and night.

Saturday, 24:th — Came to Adairsville. Camp three miles from
the village. To-night I went to Mr. Green's, one mile from
A. with Wm. Campbell. Left my horse and went to town and
took 10 o'clock train and went to Kingston. I staid but a few
minutes; did not find what I went after. Came up at 12
o'clock to A., went out to Mr. Green's and staid all night.

Sunday, 25th — Went to town this morning and sent a letter
to Tunnel Hill by Harper to Miss Nannie.

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Monday, 26th — Wednesday,, 28th — Nothing worthy of note.

Thursday, 29th — I went down to our old stamping ground
to-day. I stopped to see Miss Eugenie Holt; had just returned
from a visit to Marietta and was looking very pretty; stopped
but a short time. "Went on to Mr. t)avis's; nobody at home
but Miss Mollie. Crossed the River at Freeman's Ferry and
went to Mr. Somers. Miss Maggie's husband at home. I staid
all night. Miss Mattie came down this morning. I staid till
bout 10 o'clock.

Friday, 30th — I came back to Mr. Davis ; Mrs. D. and husband
just starting to Rome. I took dinner and left. Came in to Mr.
Green's, near Adairsville, and' staid till bedtime and came to
Camp.

Saturday, 31st — Remain in camp.

Sunday, 1st November — I went to town and mailed some
letters, and out to Mr. Mooney's, the tanner, and got dinner;
came by Mr. Green's, stopped awhile and on to Camp.

Monday, 2nd — Remain in Camp all day.

Tuesday, 3rd — Friday, 6th — Start this morning I and James
Pickle down the country, stopped at Mr. Gillam's and took
dinner. From there to Mr. Kit Dodd's and staid all night.

Saturday, 1th — I met Mr. Gore there, promised to write to
Cousin Serena. Came on to Mr. Somer's and then to Van Wert;
staid with Col. Jones to-night ; met Mr. Jones and Lady, Mrs.
Cullin and Miss Lou, daughter of the Colonel. Had a candy
pulling.

Sunday, 8th — Came or went to Mr. Carmichael's and back to
Van Wert before we found him. Jim left his leather with him
and we came on to Capt. Wimberly's and staid all night.

Monday, 9th — Came in to Cedar Town this morning. Stay
all night at the Hotel, ten dollars apiece. Sold some tobacco
to him.

Tuesday, 10th — Came out with Clan Blakemore and Fuget to
Mr. Thomas. I spent the night at John Hatchers. Miss Jane
Simpson was there to-night. James Pickel was not with me ;
the other boys went back to town.

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Wednesday, lltli — I spent the day and night at Mr. Hatchers.

Thursday., 12th — Went over to Mr. Thomas'. I made a girth
for him. From there to Miss Kate Carter's. Mr. Shirry and two
other gents came in, gentlemanly, merry.

Friday, 13th — I came over to Mr. Hatcher's.

Saturday, llth — Left Mr. Hatcher 's and came up to Cave
Spring, saw Jenkins and Capt. Hooks. Mart Lee was there but
I did not get to see him. Came on to Dr. Richardson's near
Cedar Town and staid all night, a very fine family indeed.
Has one grown daughter. Met Col. Bryant, a Kentucky refugee.

Sunday, 15th- — Came on to Van Wert. Jim stopped at Car-
michael's and got his boots. Came on to Mr. Peck's and to Mr.
Somers ; stopped and spent Monday.

November, 16th — Came this evening to Adairsville ; found
our Train gone to Charleston. Slept on the ground.

Tuesday, llth — AVent to Grandpaps this morning and got
breakfast. Jim stopped at Mr. McDow's to see Reuben Stround.
Came on and we started from Grandpaps. Came up to Mr.
Curtis and turned off to the right. Came up to Silvacoa and
camped; got corn from a field.

Wednesday, 18th — Got breakfast, paid two dollars for it and
crossed the River. Came on to Spring Place, got heel plates
put on. Came out seven miles and staid all night. Camped.

Thursday, 19th — Came on to-day to Charlestown and six
miles above to Mr. Galloway's and staid all night.

Friday, 20th — Came on through Athens, Sweetwater and Phil
adelphia ; came out one and one-half miles and took supper at a
very nice place — Virginians. Met McMahon of Company H. I
and Jim came on to Camp near London.

Saturday, 21st — Jim went to the Com. this morning. I had
an offer for my mule this eve and sold him.

Sunday, 22nd — We remained in Camp.

Monday, 23rd — Moved Camp to within two miles of Lenoir
on Little Tennessee River. I went out to Mr. Vassey's; let my
ciothing.

Tuesday, 21th — All quiet in Camp. Firing at Kingston,
Wheeler and Wilder.

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Wednesday, 25th — Thursday, 26th — Went to a dance to-night.
I only danced two sets. Dr. Bob was with me. Came back
about one o'clock.

Friday, 27th — Remained in Camp all day.

Saturday, 28th — Started this morning on a scout through
Blunt — Charley Mason, John Kelison, Jessy Kirkland. Met up
with Charley Pelham and Sam Piper.

Kirkendol of Company G was with us. Found Steve Gallagher
and Jim with Mr. Upton. Jim was wounded ; Steve came on
with us. We crossed the River at Niles1 Ferry and staid all
night at Mr. Norwood's.

Sunday, 29th — We went up the road two or three miles and
found all the troopers leaving Blunt. We turned and came
back to Mr. Norwood's and took dinner and came cross the River
to Mr. Curtis and staid all night.

Monday, 30th — Charley Pelham came down this morning and
told the Yanks were upon us and to fall back to Mr. Upton's.
Kirk was pretty merry. Went down to Hawkins to get Sam
Piper and Kirkland. We came up to Upton's, met Maj. Stevens,
took dinner and sent after whiskey. Upton called up his negroes
and gave them some whiskey and commenced the preparation
for the move. I staid with them until they started. Four of
us went to Cunningham's and staid all night.

Tuesday, 1st December — We came to Mr. White's this morning
and there left Mr. Upton and started for the Telico Plains, I,
Mason and Kelison. Met Kirkland, Piper and Kirkendol ; then
came up to McDermot's and staid all night.

Wednesday, 2nd — I and Kirk went to Cagle's and got his
horses. I paid 200 to boot. Met at Me D's. Four of us staid
at Mr. Hunt's.

Thursday, 3rd — I came over to the shop and had my horse
shod, and I and Kirk came on to Carmichael's. Found Pete
Kendall there. The other Boys had gone. Met Bulger Peoples.
Went on to Hawkins ; found all the Boys there ; staid all night.

Friday, 4th— Started for Motley Ford. Heard the Yanks
were there and started for Carmichael's. Came on five or six
miles and met up with Dick Tainter of Scott's Louisiana Regi-

DECEMBER 4TH TO TTII, 1863 29

ment. Came on to C. and there divided ; Sam Piper going to
Mr. Shaw's with me and T. Had not been there long till the other
boys came on. We got- ready to start, and they refused and
Sam piper with them. I and Tainter then left them and came
on to Mr. Donohue's and staid all night. I have never taken
such a pirute before nor never will again.

Saturday, 5th — Left Mr. Donohue's with Dick Tainter and
came down to Mr. Carr's on the River, five miles above the
mouth of Citico. Found them all gone up the River for North
Carolina. Dick did not want to go to Blunt. We went across
the River to Bright 's and found several men, Briscow of Com
pany K among them. We staid all night.

Sunday, 6th — We started for Holloway's with two of the Boys.
We got there. Dick would go no further. Mint and Drew and
Meroney all turned gack. I, Hugh Singleton and Briscow
started for L. Came out to Old Major Pugh's and found the
Yanks had prowled him of beehives and everything. Then came
on cross Motley Ferry road and through a camp they had just
left. Some Yankees on the ground laying up fences with the
negroes. We came on cross Morgantown Road, found all the
roads traveled by them. Came on to Capt. Dyer's, fed our horses
and got supper and on to within one mile of Louisville. Stopped
at Old Man Dyer's; found the Yanks in large force nea'r him.
Stopped, and fed and walked down to within three hundred
yards of their camp fires. Could not get to the Planters Hotel.
Came back; six of our boys were laying out in the woods near
Mr. D's. We fed and slept in the barn till nearly day. Old
Man woke us up, found two of the men were Carlton and
Patton of Company F; others were Morgan Men. All came
out to a thicket and spent the day.

Monday, 7th — Came in this evening to Mr. Dyer's, found the
Yankees all gone, got supper and went down to the Planters,
spent two or three hours. Gardner sold them a horse. I must
take Miss Kate one. Came out to-night to Mr. Dyer's, warmed
and came on to Lige Jim Henry's. I passed as a Yankee with
Mrs. Henry. Came on to Mr. Holloway's and to Mr. Bess's and
got dinner.

30 DIARY OF EPHRAIM SHELBY DODD

Tuesday, 8th — Came on to Mr. Bright 's and staid all night;
rained all day.

Wednesday, 9th — All quiet to-day. Didn't move.

Thursday, 10th — We start for Longstreet for or via Sevier.
Gave it out and started for the vicinity of Bess' Mill. Went
to see Mr. Jo Gray, a Lieut, in the Yankee Army. He was not
at home; took two horses and a negro. Came on to McCully's
and got two of them, two guns and one pistol, two horses. Came
on to Bess' but found them all gone, then came gack to Mr.
Bright 's.

Friday, lltJt — Started this evening for Sevier, got as far as
Little River at Mr. McClane's and turn back. Two Yanks rode
right through us. Came on by day near Mont Vale Spring.
Stopped and got breakfast. Saw two Bushwhackers but could
not catch them. Met Mr. King- at the Springs. Came on over
to Mr. Gomly's.

Saturday, 12th — I staid all night at Mr. Cutchberson's.

Sunday, 13th — All started to-night for Louisville. Rained
and we separated; I, Smith and Alexander leaving the crowd
at Mr. Everett's. We stopped at Mr. Best's and staid all night
and all day.

• Monday, 14:th — Start to-night for Sevier; ran into the Yanks
at Maryville; my saddle turned; I lost my horse. The Boys
abandoned theirs and we made our escape on foot. Worked our
way out to McClaine's on Little River just at daylight, but he
would have nothing to do with us ; could get no assistance from
him. Came down the River and lay out in a little mot of timber.

Tuesday, 15th — Came to Hiram Bogle's, crossed the Little
River at Finley's, the Sheriff of the County. Got to Bogle's
and got a snack to eat. Mr.. Bogle had taken the oath and
would give me no information, only directions to Tim Chandler's.

Tuesday, IGf/i1 — Came on to Chandler's, got lost on the road
and had to stop and inquire at a house (John Robinson's). He
told me about the Home Guards being in the neighborhood. I
or we went on until we got to the house where they were camped

iThere is confusion of days and dates from "Tuesday, 16th" to
"Thursday, 25th;" for the 16th is Wednesday, the 17th is Thursday,
etc.

DECEMBER IOTH TO 30TH, 1863 31

or near it. The road forked and I went up to inquire about
the road. Found 'twas not a dwelling and saw the Home Guards
through the window. Went on to the next house, Mr. Johnson's,
and got the information and traveled on. Got to C's 1 o'clock
at night, found Mr. Houck there. Boys staid at the house while
I went to the house. I took supper with them and got some
meat and bread for the Boys. Miss Rogers was there. I could
get but little information from Chandler. I went to the barn
and we went into the straw to stay next day and cross at Brad-
son 's next night.

Wednesday, llth — This morning the Home Guards got on
our tracks, and by the aid of Citizens found us and carried us
back to the Academy. Randell is Capt, Cresivell first Lieut.,
Rose 2nd, Moore a Private, Ingle, Keener and others.

Thursday, 18th — Start this morning for Knoxville; get in
bout 1 p. m. Capt. Barnetts takes charge of me and sends me to
Prison.

Friday, 19th — I find one of the llth Texas here, three or
four of the 2nd Georgia. I send out a summons to the Lodge
for assistance; two members call on me and promise to attend
to my case, but I hear no more from them. Another squad of
96 prisoners came in, also three of Morgan's men, Messrs. Church
and Smith.

Maj. Smith of Wheeler's staff called on us. Two other squads
came in. With the last came Will Morton of the Battery or
Company F. Alexander takes the oath and left us. Morton,
myself, the two Churches and two Smiths form the mess.

Sunday, 21st — Parson ~ — - preached for us this evening.

Thursday. 25th- — A dull Christmas. Receiving one-quarter
pound bread a day and bout one pound beef, no wood hardly-
freezing and starving by inches. All this brings me up to the
29th Monday. Morton tried to get to see his sister but could
not. The Parson came in and informed him that she died at
3 o'clock .this morning. Such is the fate of war. In 150 yards
of her and yet could not get to see her.

Wednesday, 3Qth — Morton out on street parole.

32 DIARY OF EPHRAIM SHELBY DODD

Thursday, 31st — Miss Anna Brooks came around, Miss McMul-
lin with her, brought me a pair of socks. I sent a note to Mrs.
House by Hupplits to-night.

Friday, 1st day of January, 1864 — Received one pair of drawers
from Miss Nannie Scott, two shirts from Mrs. House. One hun
dred and fifty of the prisoners start to-day for Strawberry
Plains. We go to-morrow.

Dodd was sentenced to death on or before January 5th. An
extract from a letter by the general commanding and dated at
Knoxville, Tenn., January 17, 1864, reads:

"I also avail myself of this opportunity to forward an order
publishing the proceedings, findings and sentence in the case
of Private E. S. Dodd, Eighth Texas Confederate Cavalry, who
was tried, condemned and executed as a spy.

' ' I also inclose a copy of an order which I have found it neces
sary to issue, in regard to the wearing of the U. S. uniform by
Confederate soldiers.* ' '

"*Inclosure No. 7 (here omitted) contains General Orders,
No. 3, Department of the Ohio, January 5, 1864, promulgating
charges, findings and sentence to death in the case of E. S.
Dodd, Eighth Texas Cavalry, arrested and tried as a spy." —
War of the Rebellion, Series III, Vol. 4, p. 53.

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